I'm counting anyone who started/finished the 2015-16 seasons for leagues that split years (NHL, NBA, NFL), and 2016 season for the MLB, which plays in one yer per season. These players have either been publicized stars, underrated players that the leagues will miss, or extremely important to certain teams' success.

5 absolute Hall of Famers, bolded. The rest probably could have made it if injuries didn't plague them or end careers early.

I know Tillman is probably Hall worthy, but I doubt he gets in. If the end of his career wasn't fvcked, he'd have a better shot. He had good years from ages 24-31. His best years were actually probably ages 29-31, which is remarkable and very odd for a defensive back. However, after his age 32 season was cut off by torn triceps, he never returned in full. Charles Woodson had productive years until the end at age 39 - so we can reasonably say Tillman lost 4-6 years due to injury. If he had those, he'd definitely be a Hall of Fame player.

Note: Bryant, Duncan, and Garnett combine for 48 all-star appearances. No other trio of NBA retirees in a year had more than 34. The top 3 are definite Hall of Famers. The next two have a case, and Marion is good but not that great.

Based on stats, they could all reasonably be in the Hall of Fame. The top 3, based on stats - definitely. Fielder: about 70% chance, I'd say. Soriano has about a 50% chance, if his career is properly looked at.

At 9/23/2016 11:04:17 PM, 1harderthanyouthink wrote:I'm counting anyone who started/finished the 2015-16 seasons for leagues that split years (NHL, NBA, NFL), and 2016 season for the MLB, which plays in one yer per season. These players have either been publicized stars, underrated players that the leagues will miss, or extremely important to certain teams' success.

At 9/23/2016 11:04:17 PM, 1harderthanyouthink wrote:I'm counting anyone who started/finished the 2015-16 seasons for leagues that split years (NHL, NBA, NFL), and 2016 season for the MLB, which plays in one yer per season. These players have either been publicized stars, underrated players that the leagues will miss, or extremely important to certain teams' success.

I think the changing of the guard at QB this year is amazing. Wilson and Rodgers underwhelming, brees riding off into the sunset, Brady suspended, Romo and Bridgewater busted up, Kaepernick replaced, Peyton manning retired, cousins about to be replaced... And all these new QBs making their debuts.

At 9/25/2016 1:14:39 AM, R0b1Billion wrote:I think the changing of the guard at QB this year is amazing. Wilson and Rodgers underwhelming, brees riding off into the sunset, Brady suspended, Romo and Bridgewater busted up, Kaepernick replaced, Peyton manning retired, cousins about to be replaced... And all these new QBs making their debuts.

And Eli Manning with a 106.9 passer rating and 73.9% completion percentage.

And Eli Manning with a 106.9 passer rating and 73.9% completion percentage.

I'm jealous, Rodgers has been loathsome for about a year. Its hard to say if he is not playing well or if it is our receivers. They don't seem to be able to get open at all. Jordy Nelson returning was supposed to be our savior, but a 31 year old guy coming off a bad knee injury can only do so much. We've been drafting pure defense for several years now and it is starting to curse us.

Megatron certainly had a great career, but it seems like getting in the HOF as a WR is really difficult these days (active WRs like Andre Johnson, Boldin, Fitzgerald, and Steve Smith will all get a look in the future so there is a lot of WR talent in HOF consideration), and so he probably just didn't play long enough.

Megatron certainly had a great career, but it seems like getting in the HOF as a WR is really difficult these days (active WRs like Andre Johnson, Boldin, Fitzgerald, and Steve Smith will all get a look in the future so there is a lot of WR talent in HOF consideration), and so he probably just didn't play long enough.

I agree with megatroncs decision to retire. Getting stuck on the lions sucks, and this whole "I'm just trying to make more money to feed my kids" argument by these millionaires is pretty lame. He's punished his body enough and made enough money. But he doesn't deserve to stand next to guys like Brett Favre.

Megatron certainly had a great career, but it seems like getting in the HOF as a WR is really difficult these days (active WRs like Andre Johnson, Boldin, Fitzgerald, and Steve Smith will all get a look in the future so there is a lot of WR talent in HOF consideration), and so he probably just didn't play long enough.

You raise good points about my HOF picks. I concede on Lynch, but less so on Megatron. He's literally the statistical best in terms of production per time played as a receiver. However, he might not be for long. As a note for that: Odell Beckham may end up, based on his career so far - reaching Johnson's record milestones quicker.

I'm not convinced, also, if Calvin Johnson will stick to the couch. It's hard to shake the itch for someone devoting life to a sport, unless you play until you're 40 like Woodson or until your body breaks down like Lynch. He can dominate now, and he relaxes knowing he can.